It was a lovely home, painted blue with white trim, and had several windows. The front yard was landscaped to perfection; it had just the right amount of grass, patches of colourful flowers, and a large oak tree ideal for climbing. If a house could smile, this house would be grinning from ear to ear. [TLOS I, ch 2, p. 29] The Bailey Family's old house had to be sold after the twins' father, John Bailey, died. The family could no longer afford it and moved to a smaller apartment instead.