IT ONLY happens once every four years and this is the year that Leap Day babies get to celebrate their official birthdays!

Roxie Davies, a pupil at Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno, was born on February 29 2012. She is has turned three today - despite actually being 12!

Mum Gemma Davies, of Llandudno, said: "Roxie was born at Glan Clwyd Hospital in the early hours of the morning of February 29. She was early.

North Wales Pioneer: Leap Year baby Roxie-Lou Davies featured in the newspaper when she was born!Leap Year baby Roxie-Lou Davies featured in the newspaper when she was born! (Image: Gemma Davies)
"Reporters were waiting outside to report on any leap year babies born.

"Roxie loves that her birthday is on such a unique day. When it's not a leap year we celebrate on February 28 as its still within the same month.

"We celebrate both ages but when it's a leap year, we have an official birthday."

North Wales Pioneer: Roxie is turning 12 but her leap year age is three!Roxie is turning 12 but her leap year age is three! (Image: Gemma Davies)
Roxie loves having cakes and birthday invites with her leap year age on.

Gemma, 44, said: "When she was younger she liked to shock people with her real age.

"I love that she has such a unique birthday, it makes it extra special. She will be celebrating with family [Gemma, dad Kieron and 16-year-old brother Josh] with a KFC and then see family and friends over the weekend to celebrate her third official birthday."

Phil Jones, of Glan Conwy, has turned 12 today - but is actually 48! The family are heading for a meal at the The Queens Head, Glanwydden, to celebrate.

North Wales Pioneer: Phil Jones is turning 48 but his leap year age is 12!Phil Jones is turning 48 but his leap year age is 12! (Image: Brenda Jones)
Mum Brenda Jones said: "Phil was a week late. He was born in St David's Hospital in Bangor on February 29 in 1976 at 7.05pm.

"Usually we celebrate on March 1 with a family get-together."

Phil has wife Cara and sons Dillon and Oliver. 

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"There is his brother James and his children Lilia, William and Lucy and myself," Brenda said. 

"Phil enjoys keeping fit and attending CXF Wellbeing.

"He loves spending leisure time with family and walking their two Labrador dogs."