Leap year birthday gallery: St Helens residents born on February 29, including a mum and her son

We asked for St Helens residents to let us know if they were celebrating their birthday today.

One story in particular stood out, as a mum and son Sandra and Christopher Swift both have their birthdays today on February 29.

Mum and son Sandra and Christopher Swift are celebrating their birthdays today

Sandra, from Blackbrook, said: "It's crazy really, I have four children, but to have a rare birthday myself, it is crazy to have my son on the same day 24 years later.

"Apparently it was a one in a million chance.

"I'm turning 60 and he's turning 36, but technically we are only turning 15 and nine.

"It's amusing because technically my 12-year old-grandson is older than his uncle.

"We usually celebrate our birthdays on the 28th but when we have our proper birthdays every four years we always do something big.

"This year we are going to have a do at Blackbrook Rugby Club.

"It's special really."

But it is not just Sandra and Christopher celebrating their birthdays today, we asked our Star readers to get in touch if February 29 is their birthday.

Take a look at some of those celebrating their special day in our birthday gallery below:

Four-year-old Kaia-Lili Langley is technically celebrating her first birthday today.

Her mum Danni Wood said: "My little girl Kaia-Lili was born on a leap year in 2016 and she will be turning 4

"So we are doing a 4th party party plus all so celebrating her little brother’s christening at the same time"

Keyah Wood is turning eight today, but in as a leapling she will technically only be turning 2.

Her proud mum Laura Graham said: "This is my beautiful daughter Keyah, she will be 8 on Saturday but 2 in leap years.

"She was born on the 29/02/2012

"We will be celebrating her 8th birthday with a massive UV glow in the dark sensory party as she has special needs and loves every hint of bright lights."

Sara Hinton will be celebrating her 9th birthday today at the age of 36.

She said: "I'm a leap year baby I'll be 9 this year!! I'll be celebrating with a free drink at the Woodlands pub and a meal the following day. I even got myself a special t-shirt for the day too saying I'm a leap year girl"

Kerry Simm is celebrating her 10th birthday this year, as she marks her 40th year.

She said: "I am a leap year baby and looking forward to my 1 every 4 years birthday.

"My birthday will be extra special this year as it’s my 40th birthday too.

"I’m looking forward to a weekend of celebrations with all my family and friends."

Nicola Middleton is having a Mad Hatters Tea Party for her big 40th birthday.

She said: "I am a leap year baby. Last time I was 9 and went the Royal Albert hall in London to watch Cirque du Soleil.

"This year for my 10th I am staying in Plymouth for the weekend and having a Mad Hatters tea party."

Debbie Jones is celebrating turning 32nd today.

She said: "I’m celebrating my 8th birthday on February 29 as I'm a leap year baby .

"I usually celebrate it on the 28th and the 1st

"So every 4 years I have a 3 day celebration, getting cards and gifts on all three.

"This year I wanted a mini break so went to the lakes."

Nicola above with her mum Sandra Hughes, now and the day she was born.

Nichola Hughes said: "I was born in the 29th February 1980 so this Saturday I'm celebrating my 40th/10th birthday.

"I am having a party at the Bull and Dog to celebrate this special occasion."

Cath Hazelby is also turning 40 today.

She said: "I was born on a leap year & a big 40 /10 this year and will be celebrating in Glasgow with my partners in crime"

Kobie will be celebrating his 2nd/8th birthday today.

His mum Lauren Darcy said: "This is my son Kobie he was born on 29/02/2012, he is excited for his birthday and will be celebrating it at air nation on Saturday the 29th then be going for a meal on Sunday the 1st which is his other birthday."

Is your birthday on February 29? You can still make it on to our gallery, just send in picture of yourself, with your name, your age and your leap year age and the area of St Helens you live in in the box below.