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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
Singing With Oma
Lilly Sits By Oma at The Keyboard and Sings Away in A Manger.
Sinterklass Dag 2010 #3
Lilly and Ivy Help Hand Out Gifts For Oma During Sinterklaas Dag 2010
Sinterklass Dag 2010 #2
Watch Little Ivy As She Enjoys Showing Us Her Outfit. Then She and Her Big Sister Lilly Help Oma Pass Out The Gifts
Sinterklass Dag 2010 #1
Mom is in the Kitchen cooking the Dutch Christmas Treat Oliebollen
Halloween 2010 #4
We are home now that trick or treating is over. Now it is time to go through all the candy, chips, and goodies we got tonigh
Halloween 2010 #3
It is Now Dark and We Are Still Continuing With Our Trick or Treating Adventure.
Snapshots of Our Journey
Explore Our Family Adventures
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