Vlogmas Day 13 | There's No Place Like Chicago for the Holidays!

[@kirabozyk]

Gigi's reaction to just about everything in this video was so precious. The view from the hotel being "beautiful" and the ice skating "I can't believe it" she's just too sweet. ❤️

[@sarahjenkins8167]

i never laugh while watching videos (because i’m dead inside) but felicity dancing made me crack an actual smile, specifically hearing gigi laugh at her baby sister being silly 🥹

[@ashesonmylashesheathereaglen]

Gigi's reaction to the view was priceless. It literally brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine the surge of emotions you get every time you see her experience something for the first time. That single thought makes me so happy for you guys! Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives and see the world through your eyes!

[@AnnesFamilyRecipe]

I was waiting for future Tyler to pop in shaking his head “no” after Gigi promised to eat her pizza! 😂 enjoy your travels!

[@daradarabobara]

I just watched a video like 2 days ago from when you were engaged, then watching Jess holding Felicity and laughing at her dancing made me so oddly emotional!! You guys have blossomed in front of our eyes, and in this crazy world it is so beautiful to see a lovely family like yours. ❤️ Merry Christmas to your sweet family

[@carah2372]

Lol, Jessica's eyes glaze over when Tyler starts talking about his history book. Love y'all!

[@lizholland823]

Gigi yelling at Felicity "SHE CAN TRRRYYYY IT" about the pizza took me out 🤣

[@eggsmarie]

I feel like Tyler's goal in life is to make Jessica laugh until she can't breathe, as frequently as possible! 😂

[@chrelainel5833]

I agree with Tyler about music in restaurants. I hate when I have trouble hearing people at my table. Gigi and the NBC logo was priceless! Hope you're having a great trip!

[@natgars]

Gigi saying “is beautiful” to the amazing view in the hotel just melted my heart!

[@shaynaleann1054]

Gigi saying "It's so beautiful" and then Felicity in her little bear hat is absolutely precious 💖 My 6yr old has got to where she poses for pics now and immediately wants to see lol

[@aileenbell6750]

Felicity rocking out to the tunes in the restaurant made my week. 😝

[@kerriewheeler1079]

Jessica, when you laugh hard, it’s beautiful, and catchy😂

[@ashleylogan8002]

Ok, was anyone else invested in the cheese pizza?. Lol did she keep her promise? 🤣

[@kendrajoy5774]

FUN FACT: My grandfather (in law) was a Chicago fire fighter for many years and worked during the great Chicago fire as well during the Our Lady of the Angels School Fire. My fiancé who is also now a firefighter and paramedic to follow in his grandpas foot steps, has so many amazing old newspaper clippings and artifacts from that time in his grandfathers life. It’s so devastatingly interesting. I had to share!!!! Hope you guys will see this because I know y’all would appreciate it after your conversation in the car earlier :)

[@barbaraveloz1730]

Felicity looks super cute in that bear jacket!!! Gigi’s hat is cute too! 😊

[@dee43567]

It’s the silent laughing fits every night for me 😂😂 I love you guys lol

[@Hat-trick2299]

I have been so depressed recently 😢and I heard Gigi say “it’s so beautiful” and I could not help but smile and get a tear in my eye 😅!!! Thank you guys for that moment! I needed that❤

[@rachaelbrunner9170]

“It’s your favorite show Dad!” I’m dead! 😂😂😂

[@The.Violet.1]

Felicity's head dance was priceless 🤣 Did Gigi ate the 🍕??

[@heatherkruger]

Jessica tried so hard to avoid that cheek to cheek comment returning onto camera 😂😂😂 with her "yeah, we can take turns!" And then...the look...and Tyler could not resist but to bring it back in hahaha I'm dying. You guys are my favorite

[@Nancetha]

Felicity head banging was so so funny 😂

[@julietauber6330]

Sitting cheek to cheek made me laugh *SO HARD*!!! Braun baby #3?! 🤣 Also, it's always fun to be able to pick out where exactly you are while traveling up north being from/living in Northern Indiana myself! Good 'ol 65 with the forever construction 🙃😅

[@Lettyc90]

Felicity head banging was hilarious lol

[@sahara3790]

Gigi is so smart and precious. Her reactions are priceless and she’s growing up so quickly.

[@katiebeachem6210]

Felicity head-banging is so funny 😂

[@kimnull1957]

Gigi figuring out the NBC peacock is priceless!!. When my oldest son was barely able to walk and talk, he walked up to my father's truck. It was a Chevy and kept pointing to the Chevy symbol and kept saying something I couldn't understand. I got him to say it enough times I finally figured out he was saying "Like a Rock" It was the old campaign for Chevrolet using the Bob Seger song. I was shocked.

[@janettebolin2991]

My daughter and her boyfriend (now fiancée) were in Chicago this past weekend for a concert and he proposed at The Bean! Such a great city! Also, my son lived in Chicago for a bit (he is a theatre major and drama teacher). Merry Christmas from NW Arkansas!

[@jenapemberton]

Again, the end of your vlog got me laughing so hard at the bath conversation. "Dancing cheek to cheek." 🤣🤣🤣

[@carielynn6647]

Gigi: “ It’s so beautiful “ aww!! ❤

[@kerriewheeler1079]

I love Braun tv❤ Whether it’s Jessica or Tylers’ channel, I’m here for it!!😊 Chicago looks amazing!! Gigi and Felicity are so lucky…. Which they will appreciate in time. This family is an addiction 😉🎄☃️😂😂Gigi’s pose in front of the Christmas tree is priceless❤❤Felicity’s head banging to music… those girls are LIFE!!

[@RAE.ofSunshine]

“Daddy, your favorite show” had me dying!!!! The preschool age is so fun 😊 my nephew turned 6 today and 4-5 were so so awesome!!! Great video. Great family Christmas memories for the Braun fam 🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@twinninglife3397]

Hahaha dancing cheek to cheek laughed so hard!

[@elainabargas3347]

Listen. I am an acoustical consultant and live in the world of sound levels all day every day. Tyler has REALLY been speaking my language recently. Sound isolation in the house? Restaurant noise levels? Vlogmas 2022 is delivering.

[@candacehoban4945]

Head banging/ shaking is a self soothing mechanism for young babies/toddlers.

[@robinnieto2703]

Gigi being so sweet about everything and Lissy dancing to the music……love it! You two laughing about dancing cheek to cheek had me laughing too. Loving vlogmas this year so much!

[@eeshmeesh2962]

Felicity dancing is the cutest lol I cracked up so much

[@Sarah-lj1fy]

Idk what the opposite of Schadenfreude is but that’s what I feel seeing you guys being so happy on your little trip, while I’m stuck at home 😂 Y’all are so cute

[@connieramsey6798]

Gigi gives me goosebumps. She is the most precious child. Looking at everything through her eyes…I just can’t…❤

[@heatherkruger]

Felicity is like this music is BANGIN 🤘😂

[@allisonhicks2353]

You silly gooses 😂 I laughed out loud several times throughout this video. Looking forward to your Chicago videos!

[@addiejordan9809]

Little Tyler ain’t no match for me anymore, I’m a professional little Tyler finder 😂

[@jann3443]

I'm with you! I must admit, this was a bit harder than others!

[@maryjojaggar9254]

Came to comments to see if anyone said it wasn’t there this time - I can’t find it! Guess I just need to look harder.

[@maryjojaggar9254]

Just found it😂😅

[@addiejordan9809]

@@maryjojaggar9254proud of you, way to persevere 😂

[@maggie_maeve]

Gigi being wowed by the view from the room, and Felicity’s little hat. 🥺🥺

[@historygirl82]

This vlog really made me homesick. I went to undergrad and grad school at IU and then lived in Noblesville for about 5 years, so I've spent so much time in Chicago - it's truly my favorite city. I live in Seattle but Chicago will always have my ❤

[@ashleyjohnson4423]

Gigi and the NBC logo was hilarious!

[@Sashas-mom]

My fav part of vlogmas so far. Felicity jamming to the music at the restaurant! 😂❤

[@JennaMcCallister]

It’s so fun for me to see people come here who don’t live here. There’s also Pequods on Clybourne for pizza! If you have time or you plan to come up next year for the holidays, I highly recommend checking out the Morton Arboretum for their Illumination event. It’s in the western suburbs (Lisle), but people from all over come to see the light displays. It’s super fun, and close to all the major expressways if you’re staying in the city. Also also also, I run events at a brewpub in Oak Brook, so I’m not saying but I’m saying - dinner after. 🤣 Have fun, guys!

[@jennyfeltz]

Pequods is my absolute favorite local pizza! I’ve lived in Chicago 10 years and I don’t think I’ve had any of the chain pizza since I was a kid 😂

[@mindyappleton3752]

I miss Yes, Dear so much. It hasn’t been in syndication, streaming or on video in so many years. I thought I was the only person who watched it!

[@laurenslaughter2440]

It’s so funny hearing how much you love Piesanos - we have two or three of them in the city where I live and it’s the worst “italian” food in town.

[@haylesjoyable]

I went to boot camp in Great Lakes so I had bad memories of Chicago 😂. Went to my cousins wedding in Oswego last year and I overcame my previous notions and really loved the city. The architecture boat tour is a must.

[@nursenipper]

Gigi shouting “it’s beautiful” is the positivity I needed to start my day. I’m getting ready to work a shift at the hospital and watching this vlog. It’s 0421 in Ogden, Utah. Tell Gigi hi from me!!!

[@savannahbrasells3582]

Dancing cheek to cheek should have totally been the title of this one 😂😂😂

[@laurajoli576]

I totally agree with you, Tyler, about hating it when the music is so loud at restaurants and social places!

[@JenniferHernandez-lw6iq]

I agree with Tyler. Restaurants with the music so loud you can’t here. Lol

[@user-cc6zd3kf6z]

I LOVE the GoPro footage from the car I would watch your daily drives into work and just the things you talk about.

[@rebeccayandow3157]

Gigi my favorite show 😂😂😂

[@CareyXO]

Felicity stole the show with the head bangin’ 😂 But Gigi is at an age I love, the wonder in her eyes about everything. 💫

[@ses101010]

I lived in Chicago for 5 years while I was getting my graduate degree. I was at the downtown Northwestern campus, so thank you for all of the nostalgia!

[@BlingyBea]

Felicity dancing to that music was so sweet and priceless, you had me laughing along with you all. The tub talk was hilarious thank you for keeping it real.❤

[@ktina8505]

When I think of St. Louis it always reminds me of the World's Fair. It is so interesting learning about everything that went into the World's Fair and what they did with some of the buildings and materials that were used. The Bird Cage at the St. Louis Zoo came from the 1904 World's Fair the was held in St. Louis.

[@BhappyD]

As a St. Louisan, I’m the same way! And I have always loved the fact that the bird cage from the World’s Fair is in our zoo, still just as beautiful as it was over a century ago, and such a neat piece of history!

[@sisiwx6154]

Lissy had me rolling with her head bobbing. Also Gigi absolutely calling you out with the NBC building 😆

[@miiaproductions]

Vlogmas has been so good this year, love watching every episode 😄 third year I’m watching now, and can’t wait for a new “episode” every night ❤ felicity’s head banging 😂😂

[@cc3kidsl8ter78]

That's so awesome! I went to Roosevelt University way back when! And my mom used to work in that red building. We used to meet for lunch almost every day. Watching this brought back such good memories

[@countrychick-bx6wl]

Can I just tell you guys that you are a joy to watch and I look forward to watching volgmus every year! I love how down to earth and genuine you both are! Thanks for showing us a bit of Chicago! It looks like a beautiful city! I live in iowa and have never been! I know filming so much and editing and uploading videos must be a lot of work and for you guys to do it the entire month of December is just awesome for you guys to do that for us! When Felicity was head banging was sooo adorable and funny! Gigi is getting so big and her reaction to your hotel veiw was just too cute! Anyway just wanted you guys to know that you guys are so appreciated for sharing a part of your lives with us and I just love watching you guys and you are definitely my favorite couple to watch on KZbin! I hope you had a great Christmas and have a happy New Year!!!

[@courtneybaeyen]

In the distance shots, the tree looks like a bottle of blue Gatorade.

[@lisapierce525]

Jessica don’t ride in a car with your leg up. That causes more crushed legs in accidents than anything. This is the nurse and grandma scolding you! Now moving on, that Gigi is the cutest baby! They’re both adorable. Enjoy your stay in Chicago! Fun video, as always.

[@afamous1]

I know this is kind of random to say but Gigi has the cutest button nose! 🥰 she's such a sweet and funny girl and I love seeing the family everyday for vlogmas

[@aproposheather4796]

Omg I delight in all your joy. The girls are sooo sweet. Felicity is a silly one.

[@Kim-zi7tt]

Chicago! The Broadway Musical! yes!!!

[@shannons5867]

Jessica & Gigi giggling together at dinner is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen 😍🥰

[@yoreliseday5392]

"Dancing cheek to cheek" that was hilarious!! I coudln't get that vision of my mind 🤣😂Felicity dancing in the restaurant was so cute and funny. Loving the hotel 💕

[@letsjessthismess]

Cracked me up that you talked about the office next to the apartment building... isn't your office in an apartment building?? lololololololol

[@jann3443]

Perfect filming and sound with your new GoPro. Great things happening in Chicago... My beloved Cubs winning the World Series after 108 years!! 🙆🏼🙆🏼🙆🏼 Love Chicago. Garrett's Popcorn, Gino's East Pizza and the Cubs. Perfection!! By the way "Where's Tyler", even after enlarging a screen shot was a little more difficult to find. 😉 "Dancing cheek to cheek" 👍🏻 🤣 Glad you didn't cut it out. I was dying when Felicity was boppin' her head back and forth. SOOOO cute! Happy Vlogmas! 🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻

[@janekirby474]

Gigi’s excitement about the beautiful views is the best part of this video. ❤

[@lauradebord4180]

I feel like I know y’all. I’ve been here with you for a hot minute. Births, happy tears, and sad ones. Love watching your family grow and thrive. Blessings on the Brauns.

[@MomPita]

What an awesome vlog!! Felicity rocking out was hilarious!! Jess and Tyler , you two are such phenomenal parents!! Gigi is so precious! Her little voice when she was saying how beautiful the view was! Such a fun vlog!

[@Shelby_miller94]

I got so busy on Holiday break I couldn't watch daily so now that I am back to work I am catching up between calls. Don't have time, MAKE TIME!

[@cheryladams4546]

That view from your hotel looks like a view Taylor Winn had when she was there. Gigi made me laugh when you asked her if she would eat pizza

[@mollygreenway7391]

you guys kill me, laughing so hard at this, looks like so much fun!

[@betsybabf748]

Gigi's reaction to the view was so cute. Her reaction to the skating was of such joy. I agree with loud music at restaurants, but Felicity seems to really like it. 😂😂

[@ericaward9500]

Gigis reaction to the view is the most heartwarming moment 💕 loved it and always look forward to vlogmas! Thanks for sharing parts of your life with us. 🥰

[@cindywatts6717]

“It’s BEAUTIFUL!” - Gigi. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dianawalter1446]

It is expensive but go to the shed aquarium buy the tickets for both levels the views off navy pier are awesome and the downstairs you take an elevator and when you get off you are in the fish bowl and the fish swim all around you it is awesome plus you can go in a theater room and observe penguins in their natural habitat awesome I love it I grew up in Chicago I love it . Grew up in the projects but that is ok I appreciate what I have be safe love you all ❤❤❤

[@carebear702]

That sounds amazing!! Great suggestion!

[@laurenneely645]

Recs if you're still there: Chriskindlmarkt, the walnut room in the Macy's on State St (They do a cute holiday menu), Lincoln Park Zoo Lights, Mindy's Bakery in Wicker Park (saw that Jess was using her cookie bookbook), and for other loop area restaurants so you don't have to eat off Michigan Ave again: The Dearborn, Revival Food Hall, Goddess and the Baker for dessert

[@kimberlywagoner7770]

Totally agree, Tyler. Remember when it was “background” music? Def need to go back to that. Love the video - so much funny. 😂

[@hlspang]

Oh gosh, I just moved from Chicago. Spent a lot of time on Michigan Avenue! Jessica, I had no idea you went to Roosevelt!!!

[@stacyhanak4618]

Watching you guys laugh makes me so happy! Spreading the joy this holiday season! Love your family :)

[@happilybre5322]

I live about 6 hours away from Chicago and visited for the first time this past summer. It was the most magical experience! Absolutely love that city!

[@user-cc6zd3kf6z]

Tyler I love when you give us history and the background.

[@jadebishop9814]

I love you all so much!! I swear I look so forward to watching you all everyday!! You’re family is so precious ❤❤

[@CherryGumdrops707]

Totally agree about loud music in restaurants! I want to converse and enjoy my food not feel like I'm at a club.

[@Juju2weird]

Midwest core at the beginning. Love it

[@lorifriel2379]

I tried so hard not to yawn at the end but still did! Lol love you guys❤️

[@mommyandme2017]

Between Gigi and Felicitys head banging I’m dying laughing! So adorable!!!! ♥️💚♥️💚

[@FallingUP8]

Your girls are so adorable. I totally yawned at the end with y'all.

[@ellehholt]

Due with my first in March and have been mainly worried about how our lives will change with a baby, but seeing you guys together makes me SO excited to be a mama❤️❤️

[@PurposefulPursuits]

Not me up late ag watching vlogmas having cereal for dinner and gotta be up early af. I’m not faulting well today 😂 you hid little Tyler well today lol

[@asr8714]

Last time we went to Chicago we did a walking Ghost & Gangsters tour around the downtown. TONS of great history information & neat landmarks you get to see! Highly recommend for a history buff

[@matejakoritnik3866]

I love vlogs like this one🤩🤩they are the best👏👍I enjoy every minute😘

[@kimberlystrempek3042]

Pizanos ships and when you cook it at home it tastes the same as in store