Meet the 2012/13 mom2mom Moms

Committee Members: 

Cheryl Washburn:

Name of hubby and how long married: Jeff, 30 years

Name and ages of kids:  Stefani - 27,  Devin - 23

Favorite place to spend time with hubby sans kiddos: Our back patio

Before I became a mother, I.... was in Real Estate

Go-to verse or passage: Phil 4:6-8

My Starbucks cup is filled with: Venti Bold with Cream

When not wiping runny noses, carpooling, or attending mom2mom I am.... working at Starbucks

Bucket list goal for 2012/Or something that accomplished in 2012: Memorize James

Favorite way to decompress: Patio time with Jeff

Cheryl is our mom2mom Coordinator.



Jennifer Agrabright:

Name of hubby and how long married: Ryan and married for 13 years

Name and ages of kids:  Elena 7, Stephen 5

Favorite place to spend time with hubby sans kiddos:  on couch watching old reruns of "Bones"

Before I became a mother, I... (fill in with past activities, job, or thoughts predating motherhood):  thought I would always work outside the home and never want to be that "stay at home mom"

Go-to verse or passage: Hebrews 11:1

My Starbucks cup is filled with: Mocha Frappichino

When not wiping runny noses, carpooling, or attending mom2mom I am... working my jewelry business, shopping for clothes or accessories, or hanging out with close friends or my hubby

Bucket list goal for 2012/Or something that accomplished in 2012:  Earn Ryan a trip to go with me to Riviera Maya in Cancun for 2013

Favorite way to decompress: go by myself or meet a friend and go shopping

Jennifer is our greeter, administrator, and oversees food assignments for each month. 

Liz Garrett:

Name of hubby and how long married: Matt, 3 1/2 years

Name and ages of kids: Macy - 2 1/2, Levi - edd 10-12

Favorite place to spend time with hubby sans kiddos: relaxing on a tropical beach, get a couples massage 

Before I became a mother, I.... worked as a regional business development manager for a corporate travel management company, enjoyed traveling, and had more energy on less sleep ;)

Go to verse: Ephesians 2:8-10-- For it is by grace you have been saved through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.


My Starbucks cup is filled with: White Peppermint Mocha or Iced Green tea w/no sweetener

When not wiping runny noses, carpooling, or attending mom2mom I am or would like to.... working out, decorating, reading (or re-reading) a good book, organizing, shopping

Bucket list goal for 2012/Or something that accomplished in 2012: I ran my first 1/2 marathon in March :) and next years goal is to run it in under 2 hours!!

Favorite way to decompress: Searching Pinterest for my next "project", getting a pedi, working out!


Liz oversees our mom2mom Facebook page and blog, as well as help plan our play dates. 

Shelley Kunert

Name of hubby and how long married: Jason, 16 years 

Name and ages of kids: Daughter - 8, Son -  6 1/2

Favorite place to spend time with hubby sans kiddos: Coyotes hockey game!

Before I became a mother, I... thought I knew everything!

Go-to verse or passage: Zephaniah 3:17, 2 Corinthians 4:7

My Starbucks cup is filled with: coconut mocha skinny iced or blended WITH coconut flakes, but I'd rather have a cup of Earl grey tea with honey and milk at home :)

When not wiping runny noses, carpooling, or attending mom2mom I am or would like to... travel- anywhere!

Something that accomplished in 2012: First ever visit to Disneyland and Grand Canyon!

Favorite way to decompress: watch movies at home or theater

Shelley is also one of our mom2mom greeters as well as overseeing childcare for mom2mom. 

Kristin Self:

Name of Hubby and years married: Shane and we were high school sweethearts, been married 15yrs

Name/ages of kids: Jacob - 11, Samantha - 9, Hannah - 6, Nathan - 6, Grace - 3

Favorite place to spend time sans kids: We truly enjoy the 'staycation'. We love getting a room a couple a times a year (or farming kids out to family and staying home), going out to a very grown up dinner and talking, talking, talking! It is this time where we get the most reconnected.

Before I became a mother...I worked full time: Shane was at ASU full-time so I worked to support us while he got his engineering degree. It was important for us to get this completed before we had kids so i could eventually be a stay at home mom. I loved to scrapbook and be crafty. I played on a co-ed softball team. I thought I knew everything it took to be a great mom...hahahaha, I have been humbled every day since I became a mother to 5 unique, individual babes. Thank God for renewed grace every day.

Go to verse: Ephs 1: 5-6  This has been such a huge part of our life the last 5yrs and has shaped who and what our family is today. God placed in our hearts foster care and adoption and we strive to teach all our kids they are chosen not only by us but by a great and mighty Lord. He knew from the beginning of time we would be a family!

My Starbucks cup is filled with: A soy, no water chai (winter) or iced white chocolate latte, no whip (summer)

When not wiping noses....I would like to be doing: I still would love to be a labor and delivery nurse, but most recently going to culinary school has began to peak my interest. I would love to become a pastry chef/make wedding cakes. :-)

Bucket list for 2012: It was to take our family to Disneyland, which we have been doing several times this year.

Favorite way to decompress: A nice night out with my hubby and/or girlfriends where there is tons of talking, eating of great food and plenty of laughter to go around.

Kristin is our mom2mom photographer, and oversees the planning of play dates and our mom's night out.

Jaime Tischler:

Name of hubby and how long married: Bobby, 10 years this coming January! :-)

Name and ages of kids:  Blake Emery - 3, Ryker Paisan - 9 months

Favorite place to spend time with hubby sans kiddos: Zushi, Postinos, going for a long drive to Xtreme Bean drive-thru in Tempe for coffee

Before I became a mother, I... worked as a writer at a business magazine, went to a lot of punk rawk shows, enjoyed cruises and traveling, owned and operated Typecast Clothing shop with Bobby. 

Go-to verse or passage: Mathew 6:26

My Starbucks cup is filled with: Passion Fruit Ice Tea

When not wiping runny noses, carpooling, or attending mom2mom I am... catching up with friends, shopping, baking, giving Blake timeouts, planning out theme parties for my kiddos’ b-days way too far in advance, reading Real Simple magazine. 

Something that I accomplished in 2012: Warrior Dash

Favorite way to decompress: Date nights with Bobby, going for a short run, girls nights.

Jaime oversees our mom2mom blog and Facebook page, as well as helps plan play dates. 

Table Moms:

Aurora Ballard

Name of Hubby and years married: Eric, 20 years

Name and ages of kids: Sara - 18, Kayla - 15

Favorite place to spend time sans kids: Six Flags

Before I became a mother, I was... an electrical engineer and 10 year flight attendant 

Go to verse: John 3:16

My Starbucks cup is filled with: regular coffee with milk

When not wiping runny noses, carpooling, or attending mom2mom I am... at the gym.

Bucket list for 2012: Complete Bible in a year, clean out guest room, finish P90x through Jan.

Favorite way to decompress: Red Box movie with popcorn :-)

Julie Hydzu

Name of hubby and how long married: Adam, 20 years

Name and ages of kids: Zac - 18yrs, Alexa - 15yrs, Luke - 11yrs

Favorite place to spend time with hubby sans kiddos: Flagstaff, hiking and playing tennis

Go-to verse or passage: Phil 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: REJOICE!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

My Starbucks cup is filled with: iced non-fat caramel macchiato, stirred

When not wiping runny noses, carpooling, or attending mom2mom I am... running my company and would like to be riding horses, hiking and eating lunch out with girlfriends and husband.

Bucket list goal for 2012: Secure an investor for my company and start hot yoga

Favorite way to decompress: Walk

Diane Silashki

Name of hubby and how long married: Dan, 26 years (we dated for five years before marrying)

Name and ages of kids: Katie- 22 and Ben - 17

Favorite place to spend time with hubby sans kiddos: Mt. Lemmon in Tucson. It is about 40 degrees cooler than the desert, so we pack a picnic, jackets, a Frisbee, etc. and spend the day enjoying simple laid back time together.

Before I became a mother, I... was married for four years and worked full time as a Manager of Human Resources for non-profit organizations. We owned a home, so our weekends were focused on "home" work.

Go-to verse or passage: Micah 6:8 "And what does the Lord require of you; but to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly before the Lord."

My Starbucks cup is filled with: water 

When not wiping runny noses, carpooling, or attending mom2mom I am or would like to... travel with my husband, either when he travels for business or for fun (we didn't travel much before kids because of our jobs.)

Bucket list goal for 2012/Or something that accomplished in 2012: I just finished working seven years on staff at Red Mountain Community Church in May so my life has recently just opened up for what God has for me next. Right now my prayer is that God will reveal exactly what He has for me in this season, so I am trying to be faithful and stay out of His way. Stay tuned!

Favorite way to decompress: Enjoying watching our city's fabulous sunsets in the evening with my husband and talk about our day and kids.

Yvonne Vail:

Name of hubby and how long married: Scott 13 years

Name and ages of kids: Nolan - 21, Cassidy - 20, Milan - 17, Levi - 11

Favorite place to spend time with hubby sans kiddos: Tent Camping in the woods, or baseball/football game

Before I became a mother, I.... wanted to be a missionary and travel the country

Go-to verse or passage: Philippians 4:8,9

My Starbucks cup is filled with: Grande Skinny Sugar-free  Vanilla Latte 180 degrees:}

When not wiping runny noses, carpooling, or attending mom2mom I am... a CEO of a major corporation that raises moral and upright children for God's kingdom and our Nations future. I also have the privilege of being a stylist which I adore!

Bucket list goal for 2012/Or something that accomplished in 2012: Warrior Dash Race/half-marathon, Memorize a book of the Bible.

Favorite way to decompress: Hike, Bike, Run, Gardening or Reading