Congrats to you and your family, Jake! If you've got a solid job, that's a great area to live for canoeists and outdoors folks. I was there several times this summer.
Make sure to visit the WCHA Assembly at Paul Smith's College next July, right up the road from you. There are scores of lovely wooden canoes to ogle and interesting and educational vendor tents to visit. Plus, you'll be able to meet me and several other CTN members there. Maybe fit in a small group canoe day trip.