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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
Halloween 2010 #2
Lillian and Ivy-Maria are Still Trick or Treating. Join us in the Continuing Adventure
Halloween 2010 #1
It is Halloween 2010 and Lilly and Ivy go trick-or-treating
She Bangs
Here I Again Make A Fool of Myself This Time at E.P. Taylor’s Pub & Restaurant Singing She Bangs By Ricky Martin.
How Great is Our God
I Make A Fool Out of Myself At The Embassy Church’s Carnival of Hope. I Get Up And Sing The Loved Contemporary Christian Classic How Great is Our God.
Minnesota Dykstra’s Visit Lake Ontario
The Minnesota Dykstra’s Visit Lake Ontario at Darlington Provincial Park.
When Will The Corn Be Ready?
Lilly and Her Cousin Emma came up With The Song When Will The Corn Be Ready?
Snapshots of Our Journey
Explore Our Family Adventures
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