Harun al-Rashid

Was a Caliph(leader) of Islam and was strong politically,militarily, and intellectually. His political relations included China and Charlemagne. His intellect was great and he was a poet and scholar himself. One thing he sent Charlemagne was a water clock that had a little knight come out of a door each hour. His realm made Islam prosperous and he also visited Mecca several times as a pilgrimage all Muslims take.

Justinian I

Uncle Justin I became ruler and a while afterwords made Justinian I co-emperor of the Byzantine empire. His wife Theodora was not of aristocratic class but she still supported him. He filled his court with people based on their intellectual value and not social class. Hagia Sophia was a church he built that was burned down by a riot and rebuilt with whole new floor plan.

Lighting of the Lake.

All people in Pine Lake were invited to Lighting of the Lake on Dec.5, an event that include a play, songs, stories, and a cookie exchange. It occurred at the Beachhouse, with the final was when a Rudolph light up.

Pizza Party!

Last friday the Butera family had a pizza party at their house. Lots of people from Pine Lake were invited. Robert Butera picked up the pizzas and drinks on his way home from work. The reason for the party was that Gwyneth Butera wanted to have a party. Many people came talked and had fun.

Edward the Confessor.

Edward the Confessor became ruler after his brother. One very important thing about him is that he was predecessor to William the the conqueror(but he wasn't Harold). His rule was very peace ful and he came to terms with three very powerful earls. His mother married a guy other than Edwards father(the guy was king Cnut).His mother also exiled him and his brother to Normandy for a while(MEAN).

Gazoo got stuck up a tree!

The Butera family when their beloved cat Gazoo was missing all night. The next day Gwyneth Butera heard a meowing coming from a tree. Gazoo was found in the high branches of a tree, but was rescued by Rob Butera and Ivan their neighbor. Gazoo is now safe.