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Welcome to Matthew's Life
A living archive of daily life, local history, and community change in Oshawa and the Durham Region — as seen through the lens of Matthew Dykstra.
Meet the Dykstra Family
L to R: Siebolt (Dad), Dina (Mom), Matthew, (Brother & Uncle) Ivy-Maria (Niece), Lillian (Niece) & Christina. (Sister & Lillian & Ivy-Maria’s Mom)
Join Matthew Dykstra and his family as they welcome you into their world of adventure. From epic travels to everyday joys, the Dykstras live life with heart, curiosity, and connection. Follow their journey and find inspiration in the stories they share.
L to R: Jade, Zachary, Dina, Siebolt, Ivy-Maria, Aviah (Dog), Lillian, Ethan
Photos © 2022-2023 Christna-Maria Dykstra
Recent Journeys & Highlights
In The Kitchen
Here I am cleaning up the coffee after I forgot to put the pot under it and now have a mess to clean up so while I do that I chat with the audience. It was the 27th but I stated the wrong dateYou May Also Like...
A Quick VEDA
A Very Quick VEDA For TodayYou May Also Like...
I’m Sick & YouTube
Today I talk about myself on YouTube and my 5 five different YouTube Accounts. Plus Why do I have one for Tobacat Update: The Account of PCMJSiebolt no longer exists and was shut down in 2024You May Also Like...
Thunderstorms
... But just as the Girls had gone to bed.. We had a huge Thunderstorm in Oshawa, Ontario. Take a look at this as I film this from my window in the apartmentYou May Also Like...
Big Brother Time
So today was an interesting day for me I had the flu along with my nieces Lilly & Ivy so Ivy spent the afternoon with Uncle watching tv and home movies. Then in the evening, we watched Big Brother.. See it from a kid's eyesYou May Also Like...
I Have The Flu
My VEDA for the 23rd of August, While Sick With The FluYou May Also Like...
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