The snow has fallen

The snow is literally heavy, and bowing down the laurels across from us.  I have tried to work with the new camera, so took a few shots and here is the result.

These laurels are usually sprightly and quite upright, but the branches are being pulled right down.  I wouldn't be at all surprised if they broke.  I also wouldn't be surprised to hear another rumble.  When the snow slid off the roof earlier it sounded so dramatic!

I suspect that next week will be cold but it won't affect us too much (fingers crossed).  I really can't wait for summer.