Party fun for leap year baby
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Emily Wells might look like any other child preparing for her
fourth birthday party – but she has never yet celebrated her real
birthday.
That’s because she is a leap year baby and was born on February
29, 2008.
Emily, who goes to Woodlands Day Nursery in Minster, is the only
child of Kelly Collins and Conrad Wells.
Her father died when she was five months old.
Kelly, of Harebell Close, Minster, said Emily was not due on the
day she was born and was actually a few days late.
She was in labour with her for five days so said at first she
did not even think she would end up with a leap day baby.
Usually the family celebrates Emily’s birthday on February 28
but this year, to celebrate her first “official” birthday, she will
be having a Pirate and Princess Party.
Kelly, 28, said: “It’s important this year because it’s her
actual birthday and it will be nice to go all out every four years
and do something extra special.
“She’s really looking forward to her party.
“When you only have a real birthday once every four years it has
to be celebrated in style.”
Another Islander who knows just how Emily will feel when she
gets older is Daisy Rogers.
She was also born on February 29, and this year will be
celebrating her fifth birthday – at 20 years old.
Her proud grandmother Joy Jenkins said Daisy, of James Street,
Sheerness, was born earlier than her due date. They usually
celebrate on February 28.
- Are you a leap year baby? Contact the newsdesk on 01795 580300
or email us at timesguardian@thekmgroup.co.uk
Thursday, February 09 2012
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