#### How can these kids be so full of life and spirit? They aren't even real kids! *** The artist behind these "Ready or Not" kids, [Sal Pizarro](http://blogs.sjsu.edu/newsroom/2012/sal-pizarro-sjsu-foundry-alumni-artists-create-guadalupe-river-park-sculptures/), captured the fun and innocence of youth along San Jose, California's Guadalupe River Park. https://s14.postimg.org/rf9ceyggh/JI6_A6895.jpg https://s14.postimg.org/rs0ql61b5/JI6_A6896.jpg https://s14.postimg.org/6id4acnld/JI6_A6897.jpg https://s14.postimg.org/65lq45i69/JI6_A6900.jpg https://s14.postimg.org/rf9cez3lt/JI6_A6901.jpg I fell in love with these aluminum statues from the moment I first saw them, one by one, hiding behind poles and ducking aside of benches. *** These 'kids' were also found at other locations throughout the park. Some were in awe of the planes flying overhead, in "Ready for Takeoff". https://s14.postimg.org/wdwuthzox/JI6_A6904.jpg https://s14.postimg.org/8a6358rip/JI6_A6907.jpg https://s14.postimg.org/niw0j1vht/JI6_A6908.jpg *** Others admired the views of the river, sporting nothing less than high fashion. https://s14.postimg.org/8zovhmmxd/JI6_A7046.jpg https://s14.postimg.org/hupps5jfl/JI6_A7047.jpg *** These works of public art bring the sense of childhood whimsy to everyone who passes by. Way to go, Sal Pizarro! *** *** [![final maybe.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYwGKkScqFfnPa42m2AMHKZEyvMHMYauB5JDxzNBEx1zu/final%20maybe.jpg)](www.steemit.com/@jaymorebeet) *** All content and images by @jaymorebeet, taken on September 25, 2017 with a Canon 7D Mark II.