DR Jrand72, both Annabelle and Stella did their usual "Hey, Sailor!" act with Mario, climbing all over him, wanting pets and hugs, although Stella has begun doing something curious when company shows up. Before she is nice to my guest, she climbs into my lap, as if to say to the guest, he's my property. She stays in my lap for 15-30 minutes, then ignores me.
As to Thatch, he's no longer the scaredy-cat he was for years, hiding out until the company leaves. He's not friendly to Mario, he checks out the work going on and stays out of Mario;s way.