POTOMAC, MD (WUSA9)--Frank Islam and his wife, Debbie Driesman, spent their first Thanksgiving in their new home, Norton Manor.  It's been 6 years in the making and as WUSA9's Andrea Roane explains, it is no ordinary house at 47,000 square feet. 

In addition to the main house there is a 9,000 square foot guest house and a tea house.  There are 14 bedrooms, 22 bathrooms, a movie theater, a gym, 60 chandeliers.  Never mind the number of kitchens.  The sprawling compound sits on 9 acres.  Some of the gardens are inspired by the Hampton Court Palace in England.  Another is inspired by the Rose Garden at the White House.

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- LOG ON TO http://www.wusa9.com/givejoy to donate a toy or money to children via "Volunteers of America." 

Jan Jeffcoat is out on assignment and it's a GREAT assignment! Jan's in Prince George's County helping to kick off our holiday virtual toy drive!

WUSA9 has teamed up with the Volunteers of America Chesapeake on a new one-of-a-kind holiday campaign called "Give Joy" and it gives you a chance to help needy kids and families this holiday season with the click of a button. We're calling it a JOY DRIVE and you can buy a toy, donate or just send a holiday message virtually - from home, from work, from anywhere!

Between now and mid December Jan and the whole team here at wusa 9 will be bringing you stories about the people you can help. If you follow her on Twitter @JanJeffcoat you can get live twitter updates.