A Jolly Good Time

Whether you call it JamBearee or Jamboree, the annual end-of-year Jackson Park carnival is a 25-year plus school tradition.

My daughter at JamBearee, circ. 2004
(yes, that is a real baby camel)

JamBearee has evolved over the years. What used to take place on the blacktop behind the school, now takes place on the front lawn and circle drive.

And thanks to current management (that would be PTO president extraordinaire, Joycelyn Barnes), it practically looks like a professional production.

This year, even rain couldn't delay the start of the carnival. After all, that is what umbrellas are for.

Then the sun came out and dancing ensued.

 

There was face painting and fire trucks, hamburgers and bounce houses.

 

 

 

 

Tons of fun with friends, and the prizes were pretty awesome too.

 

 

 

It may be her last year as an official Jackson Park student, but I have a feeling my daughter will be back to carry on the tradition next year.

 

My daughter's last JamBearee, circ. 2013
(My, how she has grown)