I think I'm starting to make some progress in the Penny department.  For the first time, I walked and even sniffed by her apartment and did not get the snarling teeth.  It seems that I am every bit as adorable and irresistable as I'd thought.  I can't say that we're friends yet, especially since she's been rubbing her nose raw to try to hide her food from me, but we're definitely making progress.  And just as Penny was getting used to me and Bea, in walked Aunt Tara and Becky.  Penny gave them the snarl-spit-go-away show, but I can't blame her, Becky is pretty scary looking.
Even though we've been light on visitors, the clinic's busy energy has been steady with everyone putting the finished touches on the party preparations.  My parents finished working with the wet wall color and manage to get it only on the walls today.  Mr. Kirk is due back tomorrow to "make the place look fabulous" as mother says.  Vocal Vonnie spent the day organizing goodie bags and ordering tasty treats.  I did my part and worked tirelessly on Bea's ears.  I want those puppies spotless for Saturday.  A clean ear shows love, that's what I say.