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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
Happy 32nd Birthday To Me!
I am now 32 years old and the proud owner of a new Kitten/Cat
Website Down
Today I did my first vlog since moving back to Oshawa to find out that my free web host shut down my site and…
Officially Moved to Oshawa
My Second Vlog For The Day. I Have Officially Moved From Whitby to Oshawa.
Moving Day
I vlog my last Lifecast from my Whitby apt.
A Bug In My Tub
Mark this on the calendar I was cleaning my tub when this bug came out of my cloth how gross was that?
Up Early
It’s 4:07 in the morning what am I doing up early?
Snapshots of Our Journey
Explore Our Family Adventures
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